J-Pop Summit Announces New Japanese Film Festival in SF

J-Pop Summit Announces New Japanese Film Festival in SF

  • May 23, 2013 | No Responses

  • J-Pop Summit presents the first fully-dedicated annual Japanese film event for Northern California and the S.F. Bay Area!

The Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival

The Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival

  • Apr 28, 2013 | No Responses

  • As we near the warmer seasons, so begins the time of year where we start to see the festivals put on by the Japanese American community.

Anime Expo Welcomes Back Danny Choo!

Anime Expo Welcomes Back Danny Choo!

  • Mar 12, 2013 | No Responses

  • Anime Expo is happy to announce that Danny Choo will once again serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s AX 2013!

AX & The Japan Film Society Challenges You to Make a Fight Flick!

AX & The Japan Film Society Challenges You to Make a Fight Flick!

  • Mar 10, 2013 | No Responses

  • The upcoming Live Action Fight Competition tasks filmmakers with creating live action fight sequences based on either anime or games.

Otakon Vegas Coming January 2014

Otakon Vegas Coming January 2014

  • Mar 8, 2013 | No Responses

  • Otakon is making a new name for itself with a new convention set in the entertainment capital of the world!

Katsucon 19: Metro DC’s Preeminent Anime Convention

Katsucon 19: Metro DC’s Preeminent Anime Convention

  • Mar 7, 2013 | No Responses

  • Katsucon 19 felt like an otaku’s vacation resort.

Mikunopolis in LA – DVD and Blu-ray Combo Announced

Mikunopolis in LA – DVD and Blu-ray Combo Announced

  • Feb 28, 2013 | No Responses

  • Aniplex of America has just announced the release of a limited edition set of a DVD and Blu-ray combo pack featuring the infamous virtual pop star Hatsune Miku, at her concert Mikunopolis in Los Angeles during Anime Expo 2011.

NEW PEOPLE Presents All-Day Free Vocaloid Music Event

NEW PEOPLE Presents All-Day Free Vocaloid Music Event

  • Feb 28, 2013 | No Responses

  • Free event to feature workshops, demos, and two live Vocaloid performances by performance group Vocalekt Visions and Megpoid posterchild GUMI!

7 Practical Ways Arisia 2013 Stood Out

7 Practical Ways Arisia 2013 Stood Out

  • Feb 28, 2013 | No Responses

  • The most diverse convention of its kind brought some practical lessons that other conventions can use to up their game.

Mari Okada to be Guest of Honor for Anime Expo 2013

Mari Okada to be Guest of Honor for Anime Expo 2013

  • Feb 5, 2013 | No Responses

  • Mari Okada, the screenwriter who most likely had a hand in creating your favorite anime, is coming to town as one of Anime Expo’s Guests of Honor for 2013.

LA Eiga Fest: ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ Live-Action Film [Review]

LA Eiga Fest: ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ Live-Action Film [Review]

  • Jan 18, 2013 | No Responses

  • Does the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film live up to the anime and manga?

Cosplay Comedy Theatre Show “Adventure!” Starts Up Season 2 [Cosplay]

Cosplay Comedy Theatre Show “Adventure!” Starts Up Season 2 [Cosplay]

  • Jan 4, 2013 | No Responses

  • Cosplay Comedy Theatre Show “Adventure!” Starts Up Season 2! Season Premiere in Los Angeles on January 28th!